It was good to see Inspiral make a winning return yesterday at Royal Ascot. She scored very easily under Frankie Dettori, who has had a relatively poor Ascot, for him. He has had a bit of stick in the press for his rides during the week, on Stradavarius , who I did not think was good enough, and I dont think Dettori did too much wrong. Saga was the the other horse on Thursday he was adjudged to have ridden poorly, I tend to agree that he should of won, he came from a long way back, the defence for Frankie, is the horse is not totally genuine, he had blinkers on for the first time, as he has been below par on his last few runs.

On to today, Missed The Cut 5.35 Ascot, is a real improver, and could well be ahead of the handicapper. He would be my choice in a very competitive race. I do like Hurricane Lane 3.40 Ascot. He has had a racecourse gallop, and should be too good for his rivals. Looking elsewhere, Victory Dance 1.32 Newmarket is reported to be useful, he has a live threat in Bresson, who ran a good race on debut when third. He will improve for that experience, and has a solid chance.

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Today at Royal Ascot 5.35 sees Reach For The Moon having his second race of the year. I think he looks a banker, he is very short odds, but I will be surprised if he gets beat, as his rivals have shown form that are nothing like his.

Kyprios 4.20 is my choice in the Gold Cup. He won really well on his last run in Ireland, and I think he can beat his older rivals, Trueshan will very likely be a non runner on the quick ground, former winner Stradavarious is the one to beat.

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A good winner for my subscribers yesterday. Paradias 3.50 Yarmouth scored at 3/1, making all the running.

Today has good racing, at Sandown the 1.45 looks a really good contest for two year olds. One Nation was given a poor ride at Yarmouth when third on debut, as he was never put in the race, hopefully Buick can make amends today, his main threat looks to be Freedom Day. At York 4.40, I like Your Spirit, who was hampered when a decent third on her debut. She should improve, and the sharp 5f should be ok, Nashur looks the one to beat.

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A good winner advised for my subscribers yesterday. Factuer Cheval 12.20 Lyon- Parilly was advised at 11/10 yesterday morning, he returned at 4/7, scoring easily under Gerald Mosse.

Today in France at Chantilly, it is the French Derby at 3.00 pm. Modern Games, trained by Charlie Appleby will be looking to follow up from his win in the 2,000 Guineas (French) last month, when he was a good winner. Today will be much harder i think, he is poorly drawn in 13, and any rain will not enhance his chances. I would prefer to back something each way. Ancient Rome is well drawn, will handle any rain and if ridden more forward, has a good chance. He is a strong galloper, and being ridden for a turn of foot does not play to this horses best quality. At around 8/1, he is worth an each way bet.

Looking at the Epsom Derby result yesterday. Desert Crown was a comfortable winner, he had a clear passage, unlike Westover, who stayed on strongly after having trouble in running. Rob Hornby who rode Westover, may want to look at his ride a few times, as I don’t understand why he had his whip in his right hand, as his horse drifted left, away from his whip, when he managed to get daylight, on the run towards the winning post, horses are known to roll left down the camber at Epsom, he should have known that, he would not of won- but it cost him second place.
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